Even though UNLV receiver Marcus Sullivan made several impressive catches on Saturday, it will be a routine pass he couldn’t reel in that will likely be his lasting memory from the 34-24 home loss to San Jose State.

The Rebels had cut what had been a 21-point halftime lead for the Spartans to just seven points and were driving for what they hoped would be a tying score early in the fourth quarter when all the momentum shifted back to San Jose State.

Sullivan broke open across the middle and Caleb Herring put a pass right on his numbers, but Sullivan bobbled the ball and it was intercepted by San Jose State’s Forrest Hightower.

The Spartans extended the lead to 31-17 six plays later on a perfectly-executed draw play on third-and-seven from the UNLV 37 that Thomas Tucker broke for a touchdown.

UNLV was never in a position to tie the game again.

Sullivan, a junior from Cheyenne High School, also had a shot to make a spectacular play in the end zone with two minutes remaining in the game, but his diving attempt came up just short.